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''See also:'' [[New Atheism criticism]]

''See also:'' [[New Atheism criticism]]

Despite the frequent expressions of certainty by new atheists. New Atheism has a reputation for shallow arguments. A frequent occurrence is that the works of new atheists often betray an amateurish knowledge of philosophy/religion.<ref>''The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Philosophy of Religion'' edited by Graham Oppy, Chapter 4, ''New Atheist Approaches to Religion'' by Trent Dougherty and Logan Paul Cage, page 52, see: [https://books.google.com/books?id=XXdKCAAAQBAJ&pg=PA52&lpg=PA52&dq=new+atheism+amateur+philosophy+religion&source=bl&ots=1aheNZ4o2E&sig=ncZcNcpoGnUgWYmW3wEUXCp08MQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CDgQ6AEwBGoVChMI2d39yrDkyAIVhDI-Ch35fAdR#v=onepage&q=new%20atheism%20amateur%20philosophy%20religion&f=false Google books excerpt]</ref><ref>http://www.alternet.org/media/47052?page=entire</ref>  For example, atheist philosopher Dr. [[Michael Ruse]] declared concerning new atheist Richard Dawkins' book ''The God Delusion'': "''The God Delusion'' makes me embarrassed to be an atheist."<ref>http://www.alternet.org/media/47052?page=entire</ref>  [[Vox Day]]'s book ''[http://www.voxday.net/mart/TIA_free.pdf The Irrational atheist]'' found multiple errors in reasoning and factual errors when it came to the works of new atheist authors.<ref>[https://creation.com/review-irrational-atheist-by-vox-day Excellent refutation of ‘new atheists’ flawed by heterodox open theism],  A review of The Irrational Atheist: Dissecting the Unholy Trinity of Dawkins, Harris, and Hitchens by Vox Day, Benbella Books, Dallas, TX, 2008, reviewed by Lita Cosner</ref> See also: [[Atheism and irrationality]]

Despite the frequent expressions of certainty by new atheists. New Atheism has a reputation for shallow arguments. A frequent occurrence is that the works of new atheists often betray an amateurish knowledge of philosophy/religion.<ref>''The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Philosophy of Religion'' edited by Graham Oppy, Chapter 4, ''New Atheist Approaches to Religion'' by Trent Dougherty and Logan Paul Cage, page 52, see: [https://books.google.com/books?id=XXdKCAAAQBAJ&pg=PA52&lpg=PA52&dq=new+atheism+amateur+philosophy+religion&source=bl&ots=1aheNZ4o2E&sig=ncZcNcpoGnUgWYmW3wEUXCp08MQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CDgQ6AEwBGoVChMI2d39yrDkyAIVhDI-Ch35fAdR#v=onepage&q=new%20atheism%20amateur%20philosophy%20religion&f=false Google books excerpt]</ref><ref>http://www.alternet.org/media/47052?page=entire</ref>  For example, atheist philosopher Dr. [[Michael Ruse]] declared concerning new atheist Richard Dawkins' book ''The God Delusion'': "''The God Delusion'' makes me embarrassed to be an atheist."<ref>http://www.alternet.org/media/47052?page=entire</ref>  Vox Day's book ''[http://www.voxday.net/mart/TIA_free.pdf The Irrational atheist]'' found multiple errors in reasoning and factual errors when it came to the works of new atheist authors.<ref>[https://creation.com/review-irrational-atheist-by-vox-day Excellent refutation of ‘new atheists’ flawed by heterodox open theism],  A review of The Irrational Atheist: Dissecting the Unholy Trinity of Dawkins, Harris, and Hitchens by Vox Day, Benbella Books, Dallas, TX, 2008, reviewed by Lita Cosner</ref> See also: [[Atheism and irrationality]]

==  New Atheism and the media ==

==  New Atheism and the media ==

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Prior to Elevatorgate, [[Monica Shores]]' ''Ms. Magazine'' article titled ''Will “New Atheism” Make Room For Women?'' criticized the New Atheism movement for being [[sexism|sexist]].<ref>[http://msmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/01/will-new-atheism-make-room-for-women/ ''Will “New Atheism” Make Room For Women''] by Monica Shores, ''Ms. Magazine''</ref>  She also cited [[Conservapedia]] in her article and indicated: "The lack of lady presence is so visible that Conservapedia commented on it by noting that [[Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science website|Dawkins’ website]] overwhelmingly attracts male visitors."<ref>[http://msmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/01/will-new-atheism-make-room-for-women/ ''Will “New Atheism” Make Room For Women''] by Monica Shores, ''Ms. Magazine''</ref>  

Prior to Elevatorgate, [[Monica Shores]]' ''Ms. Magazine'' article titled ''Will “New Atheism” Make Room For Women?'' criticized the New Atheism movement for being [[sexism|sexist]].<ref>[http://msmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/01/will-new-atheism-make-room-for-women/ ''Will “New Atheism” Make Room For Women''] by Monica Shores, ''Ms. Magazine''</ref>  She also cited [[Conservapedia]] in her article and indicated: "The lack of lady presence is so visible that Conservapedia commented on it by noting that [[Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science website|Dawkins’ website]] overwhelmingly attracts male visitors."<ref>[http://msmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/01/will-new-atheism-make-room-for-women/ ''Will “New Atheism” Make Room For Women''] by Monica Shores, ''Ms. Magazine''</ref> See: [[Demographic makeup of web visitors to the website Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science]] and [[Richard Dawkins and women]]

Subsequently, Richard Dawkins was widely criticized within the [[Atheist movement|atheist community]] and in various press outlets for his insensitive comments made to atheist Rebecca Watson about the incident which occurred in an elevator (see: [[Richard Dawkins' Elevatorgate comments|Richard Dawkins initial Elevatorgate comments]]).<ref>

Subsequently, Richard Dawkins was widely criticized within the [[Atheist movement|atheist community]] and in various press outlets for his insensitive comments made to atheist Rebecca Watson about the incident which occurred in an elevator (see: [[Richard Dawkins' Elevatorgate comments|Richard Dawkins initial Elevatorgate comments]]).<ref>

[[File:Sam Harris 01.jpg|thumbnail|175px|right|[[Sam Harris]] ]]

[[File:Sam Harris 01.jpg|thumbnail|175px|right|[[Sam Harris]] ]]

=== Sam Harris and charges of misogny ===

=== Sam Harris and charges of misogny ===

*''True Reason: Confronting the Irrationality of the New Atheism'', Tom Gilson (Editor), Carson Weitnauer (Editor), Publisher: Kregel Publications; Reprint edition (February 1, 2014). ISBN 0825443385. ISBN 978-0825443381

*''True Reason: Confronting the Irrationality of the New Atheism'', Tom Gilson (Editor), Carson Weitnauer (Editor), Publisher: Kregel Publications; Reprint edition (February 1, 2014). ISBN 0825443385. ISBN 978-0825443381

* ''The Irrational Atheist: Dissecting the Unholy Trinity of Dawkins, Harris, And Hitchens'' by [[Vox Day]], 2014 ([http://www.voxday.net/mart/TIA_free.pdf Free sample PDF copy])

* ''The Irrational Atheist: Dissecting the Unholy Trinity of Dawkins, Harris, And Hitchens'' by Vox Day, 2014 ([http://www.voxday.net/mart/TIA_free.pdf Free sample PDF copy])

*''New Atheism: A Survival Guide'' by Graham Veale, Publisher: Christian Focus, 2014. ISBN 1781913161. ISBN 978-1781913161

*''New Atheism: A Survival Guide'' by Graham Veale, Publisher: Christian Focus, 2014. ISBN 1781913161. ISBN 978-1781913161

==External links==

==External links==

*[https://stream.org/the-death-of-new-atheism/ The Death of ‘New Atheism’], ''The Stream''

*[https://stream.org/the-death-of-new-atheism/ The Death of ‘New Atheism’], ''The Stream''

*[https://stream.org/atheism-falsehoods-never-fade/ Ah, Atheism: Your Falsehoods Never Fade] by Tom Gilson  

*[https://stream.org/atheism-falsehoods-never-fade/ Ah, Atheism: Your Falsehoods Never Fade] by Tom Gilson  

*[https://shadowtolight.wordpress.com/2016/08/05/new-atheisms-obituary/ New Atheism’s Obituary]

*[https://shadowtolight.wordpress.com/2016/08/05/new-atheisms-obituary/ New Atheism’s Obituary]

*[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/03/what-scares-the-new-atheists What scares the new atheists] by [[John Gray (philosopher)|John Gray]]

*[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/03/what-scares-the-new-atheists What scares the new atheists] by [[John Gray (philosopher)|John Gray]], 2015

*[http://www.evolutionnews.org/2014/11/what_the_new_at091491.html What the New Atheism's Gender Gap Tells You] by David Klinghoffer

*[http://www.evolutionnews.org/2014/11/what_the_new_at091491.html What the New Atheism's Gender Gap Tells You] by David Klinghoffer

*[http://www.city-journal.org/html/what-new-atheists-don%E2%80%99t-see-13058.html What the new atheists don't see] by Theodore Dalrymple, ''City Journal''

*[http://www.city-journal.org/html/what-new-atheists-don%E2%80%99t-see-13058.html What the new atheists don't see] by Theodore Dalrymple, ''City Journal''

*[http://www.albertmohler.com/2011/02/07/the-new-atheism-and-the-dogma-of-darwinism/ The New Atheism and the Dogma of Darwinism] by Dr. Albert Mohler, Jr.

*[http://www.albertmohler.com/2011/02/07/the-new-atheism-and-the-dogma-of-darwinism/ The New Atheism and the Dogma of Darwinism] by Dr. Albert Mohler, Jr., 2011

*[http://www.evolutionnews.org/2010/11/if_nature_abhorred_a_vacuum_ne039891.html New Atheist atheology] by Michael Egnor  

*[http://www.evolutionnews.org/2010/11/if_nature_abhorred_a_vacuum_ne039891.html New Atheist atheology] by Michael Egnor, 2010

*[http://www.rzim.org/GlobalElements/GFV/tabid/449/ArticleID/10020/CBModuleId/881/Default.aspx The New Atheism and Morality] by J.M. Njoroge at Ravi Zacharias Ministries

*[http://www.rzim.org/GlobalElements/GFV/tabid/449/ArticleID/10020/CBModuleId/881/Default.aspx The New Atheism and Morality] by J.M. Njoroge at Ravi Zacharias Ministries

*[http://www.firstthings.com/article/2010/04/believe-it-or-not New Atheists] - by David B. Hart, First things

*[http://www.firstthings.com/article/2010/04/believe-it-or-not New Atheists] - by David B. Hart, First Things, 2010

*[http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110010341 The New Atheism] ''Wall Street Journal'', Peter Berkowitz, June 16, 2007

*[http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110010341 The New Atheism] ''Wall Street Journal'', Peter Berkowitz, June 16, 2007

*[http://historynewsnetwork.org/article/161157 The “New Atheism” Shtick The “New Atheism” Shtick]  by Tim Whitmarsh, History News Network

*[http://historynewsnetwork.org/article/161157 The “New Atheism” Shtick The “New Atheism” Shtick]  by Tim Whitmarsh, History News Network